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CJ53 UZT

2003 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

176,935 mi
Last recorded176,935 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 UZT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 176,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2015 176,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2013 163,108 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 163,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 156,317 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 146,741 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 133,514 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 133,514 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs pitted and worn

Pass 2 Oct 2009 124,104 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 112,426 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 112,426 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 96,405 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 96,405 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 78,098 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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CJ53 UZT is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2003 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 92,659 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CJ53 UZT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CJ53 UZT is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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